Peritonsillar Involvement in Pyoderma Gangrenosum associated with Ulcerative Colitis
Intestinal Research
;
: 153-156, 2014.
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em Inglês
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-121982
ABSTRACT
Peritonsillar abscess is a common deep throat infection. Early diagnosis and prompt, appropriate management of a peritonsillar abscess prevents mortality. A 45-year-old woman on steroids for an ulcerative colitis (UC) exacerbation presented with sore throat and multiple skin ulcers on her left forearm and right foot. Computed tomography of the neck revealed a peritonsillar abscess. Gram staining and culture of the abscess were negative, and a skin biopsy suggested pyoderma gangrenosum (PG). The final diagnosis was peritonsillar involvement of steroid-refractory PG-associated UC. The patient showed a complete response to infliximab. Here, we report a case of successful infliximab treatment for peritonsillar involvement of steroid-refractory PG-associated UC.
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Assunto principal:
Faringe
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Pele
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Úlcera Cutânea
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Esteroides
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Biópsia
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Colite Ulcerativa
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Faringite
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Abscesso Peritonsilar
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Mortalidade
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Pioderma Gangrenoso
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo diagnóstico
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Estudo prognóstico
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Estudo de rastreamento
Limite:
Feminino
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Humanos
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Intestinal Research
Ano de publicação:
2014
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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